Aster cordifolius 'Avondale'
$17.95 / 1G
Blue Wood Aster ·
Description
Aster cordifolius 'Avondale', commonly known as Heart-leaved Aster, is a herbaceous perennial valued for its light purple flowers during fall and summer. It typically matures 1–4 feet tall and 1.5–2 feet wide. Grow it in full sun to partial shade in moist, well-drained clay or loam soil. Its native range or documented parentage is Canada to U.S.A. Host plant for the Pearl Crescent butterfly. In the landscape, it works well in border, small groups, and meadow. Once established, it shows useful tolerance to deer.
Benefits
Provides seasonal color and texture and may support pollinators or other garden wildlife.
Features
Aster cordifolius 'Avondale' produces purple flowers and provides cultivar-specific ornamental interest.
| Aster cordifolius | |
| Heart-leaved Aster | |
| Full Sun, Part Sun; Average Soil. Water regularly during establishment and adjust care to site conditions. | |
| Native Cultivar (Nativar) | |
| Yes | |
| Canada to U.S.A | |
| No |
| Full Sun, Part Sun | |
| 1 - 4 | |
| 1 - 3 |
| Yes | |
| Violet | |
| Border Garden | |
| Flower Interest | |
| Border or Bed | |
| Clump Forming |